Police have identified a pedestrian killed in a July 24 hit-and-run collision on Kuakini Highway as 62-year-old Elaine Marie Toth of Kailua-Kona.
The collision took place about 150 yards south of the highway’s 119-mile marker in North Kona.
Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating a 2013-2016 Chevrolet Malibu which might have been involved in the incident.
The vehicle would have sustained damage to the driver’s side front fender, bumper, hood and possibly the windshield.
Failure to render aid when a person is killed in a traffic collision is a Class “B” felony that may be punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.
A negligent homicide investigation is open.
Police ask potential witnesses to contact Officer Dayson Taniguchi at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229 or dayson.taniguchi@hawaiicounty.gov.
Those who prefer to anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.